Description
Strawberry Shortcake Bars are a delightful summer treat that combines the juicy sweetness of fresh strawberries with a buttery, crumbly base. Perfect for picnics or family gatherings, each bite offers a nostalgic flavor reminiscent of sun-soaked afternoons. This easy-to-make dessert is sure to impress guests and create lasting memories.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add softened butter and blend until crumbly.
- Stir in vanilla extract and heavy cream until just combined.
- Press two-thirds of the mixture into the baking dish to form the crust.
- Toss sliced strawberries with sugar and let sit for 10 minutes. Layer over the crust.
- Crumble remaining dough on top of strawberries.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes until golden brown. Cool before slicing, then dust with powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (60g)
- Calories: 205
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg